Concept Quiz 12.1 Flashcards
Ginger worries constantly about contracting a deadly virus. Because of this, she washed her hands repeatedly throughout the day with scalding hot water. Assuming that ginger has obsessive compulsive disorder, what type of medical health professional is most likely to take a biological approach to treatment?
A psychiatrist with an MD
_____ generally involves a conversation between therapist and client combine with biological treatments.
Psychotherapy
Emily is studying to be a priest at the episcopal church and would also like to work as a family counselor. What type of degree would be best for Emily to pursue?
Master of divinity
Which of the following people would be least ideal for group therapy?
Dean, who attempted suicide last week
What is a major benefit of group therapy?
It can help to decrease the sense of isolation that can accompany a mental health struggle
What type of psychotherapy provider obtains a standard MD (doctor of medicine) degree?
Psychiatrist
Most psychotherapy occurs in the form of individual therapy, involving face-to-face meetings that last ____.
1 hour
If a psychotherapist recommends a form of treatment known as brief therapy, what can the client expect?
The therapy will probably last 3 and 5 sessions.
What is the primary disadvantage of using computers therapeutic to say, such as Wiley’s TheraScribe, when treating clients?
They can seem highly impersonal
One contemporary challenge in treatment is that now ___ make decisions about treatment offered.
Insurance company personnel
_____ therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on intimate relationships.
Couples
What is an example of a significant challenge faced by family therapists?
Maintaining confidentiality
